Toupee

/tuːˈpeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small wig or hairpiece worn to cover partial baldness.

He decided to wear a toupee to hide his thinning hair.

A hairpiece that simulates a natural hairstyle, typically used by men.

After years of going bald, he finally invested in a realistic toupee.

A cosmetic cover for baldness, often made from synthetic or natural hair.

She couldn't help but notice that his toupee looked very unnatural in bright light.

An artificial covering for the head, used for aesthetics rather than warmth.

At the party, many guests were surprised to see him without his toupee.

French, diminutive of 'toupe' meaning tuft of hair.

wear a toupee

To use a toupee as a means of disguising baldness.

toupee market

An industry focused on the production and sale of toupees.

wig

A covering for the head made of human or synthetic hair.

baldness

The state of having little or no hair on the scalp.

rug

Look at that guy's rug - it's clearly a toupee!

hairpiece

He's got some serious style, but that hairpiece is obvious.